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Passenger car Audi A6 was recalled on 7 September 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0911/07. Injuries risk reported by Germany. On opening automatically, the tailgate may accidentally close abruptly after an interval.

Alert Number0911/07
BrandAUDI
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberAudi A6 Avant
Published7 September 2007

Risk Description

On opening automatically, the tailgate may accidentally close abruptly after an interval.The affected vehicles are repaired by replacing the power tailgate software.Worldwide, a small number of cases resulting in minor injuries have been reported.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers and corrective actions by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Affected vehicles were manufactured between June 2004 and July 2007. Vehicle ID number ranges: Type 4F (Audi A6)WAU***4F*5N000201 to WAU***4F*5N000391,WAU***4F*6N000101 to WAU***4F*6N195117,WAU***4F*7N000107 to WAU***4F*7N170981,WAU***4F*8N000105 to WAU***4F*8N033030andType 4L (Audi Q7)WAU***4L*6D000001 to WAU***4L*6D000134,WAU***4L*7D000001 to WAU***4L*7D107072,WAU***4L*79000007 to WAU***4L*79000100,WAU***4L*8D000004 to WAU***4L*8D014465,WAU***4L*89000001 to WAU***4L*89000020,WAU***4L*9D000010 to WAU***4L*9D000014,WA1***4L*7D000042 to WA1***4L*7D106989,WA1***4L*8D000005 to WA1***4L*8D014458,WA1***4L*9D000002 to WA1***4L*9D000016,

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger car Audi A6.

About this risk

This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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